Peter W. Korth

Peter William Korth, age 68, of Stockton, IL passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at University of Illinois Chicago Hospital from a short battle with leukemia. He was born in Freeport, IL on November 12, 1956 to the late Raymond and Lola (Bonjour) Korth. Pete married Terry Molitor on December 31, 1977.

Pete was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton. He owned and operated Pete’s Carpentry for many years. He had a passion for wood working, hand turned bowl making, and loved building custom cabinets. He ended his career working in sales and estimates at Hoskins Building Center in Elizabeth. Pete loved to golf and was part of the Coach’s golf league. He also enjoyed reading, crosswords, and cooking. Most of all, Pete loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Family was very important to him, and he enjoyed every minute he got to spend with them. 

He is survived by his wife, Terry Korth of Stockton; his son, Kyle (Marcie) Korth of Dubuque; his daughters, Rachel (Bill) Curnyn of Geneseo and Emily (Jordan) Haarsma of Madison; his mother-in-law, Pat Molitor of Stockton; his brother, Dan (Peggy) Korth of Stockton; his sister, Beverly (Dennis) Broege of Stockton; his grandchildren, Carter, Calvin, Owen, Leah, Eliza, Jordyn, Madelyn, Jack, and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Norm (Cheryl) Korth. 

A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton at 11:00 a.m. There will be a visitation on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. also at Holy Cross. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established with donations going to Gigi’s Playhouse and Cure Sanfilippo Foundation.